Southwich Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Really coming on MudMagnet! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34010-34005 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 The pub looks smashing. Well done. Overall a great looking layout. Merry Christmas Richard, Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted December 25, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 25, 2013 Just found this Richard Lookin' good...and coming together rapidly too... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted December 26, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 26, 2013 Just found this Richard Lookin' good...and coming together rapidly too... Thanks. That's the beauty of a small layout, progress can be quite rapid, plus, not too many other distractions in the evenings at the moment. Will be making some more progress on the shop in the coming days .... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 With the Christmas Cr*p on telly I wish I had a project and some room to work, I have spent the last 3 weeks just sitting with my Flip Flop looking for ideas for TLGP. I spent the whole of last night watching Pete Watermans, Leamington Spar on You Tube whilst my wife played games on her new phone, Oh the joys of a quiet Christmas. The other beauty of a compact layout is in the small detail that can be added and seen, the shop looks good and a little lighting will help. Have a good New Year to you and your Family. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Very nice work MM, loving the pipe work! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted December 27, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 27, 2013 Hi, Santa brought a belated pressy today - well whilst while my wife was looking round the sales, I visited the local railway shop and ended up buying one of the new Hornby parcels van (NFV). Not clear to see in the photos, but need to get this one weathered now! 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Hi Richard Great to see you've made so much progress, and looking really good too!! I hope you had a good Christmas & let me wish you a Happy & healthy New Year. All the best Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
treggyman Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Hi Richard Nice new Hornby model......Looks a lot like the Ratio kit I've just built...... The layout is really coming on....... But I do worry seeing all those sidings with no buffer stops......Temporary or permanent !!!!!! Cheers Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Nice pics again Richard, and another nice van that needs the Andy Pandy weathering touch, hahhaha (see current RM). Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffayolle Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Original and interesting project Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted December 28, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 28, 2013 Hi Richard Nice new Hornby model......Looks a lot like the Ratio kit I've just built...... The layout is really coming on....... But I do worry seeing all those sidings with no buffer stops......Temporary or permanent !!!!!! Cheers Bill Thanks Bill, Yes, think similar, but not sure the origin of the Hornby one. Perhaps someone more knowledgable will know ... I saw this in the modell shop, the owner mentioned that they had just come in and the price was attractive .... Anyway, is one these R4585 As far as the buffer stops are concerned, I had thought about making my own, but still looking for drawings / photos. They ideally want to be SR or BR (Southern or Weston regions). The alternative would be the SR kits from Lanarkshire Models or Ragstone Models. I didn't want to use the Peco ones again or the PH Designs, which are too modern. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted December 28, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 28, 2013 Nice pics again Richard, and another nice van that needs the Andy Pandy weathering touch, hahhaha (see current RM). Andy I made a start with the weathering yesterday, but after problems with my airbrush and falling temperature in the garage, I gave up. Might get chance tomorrow to get back onto the weathering. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted December 29, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 29, 2013 HI The majority of the brick work and windows on the shop have now been completed. I need to make the lintle / sign above the shop window, so will hopefully get this started today. A little more work required to tidy up the brick work and then the painting can commence. Final major task will be the roof, complete with guttering etc. Just visible through the windows are posters for LP's (those of us of a certain age will reme,ber these!) I've also made a start on the weathering on the two parcel vehicles - too cold in the garage, so will finish the underframes and other weathering by hand brushing / weathering powders. (Albums, left to right - Iron Maiden - Number Of The Beast, Saxon - Strong Arm Of The Law and Judas Priest - British Steel. circa 1980) 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 (edited) Great choice of Albums Richard, I have Planet Rock tuned into the Car Radio and I drive the good Wife mad with the volume right up, she keeps telling me; YOUR NOT A TEENAGER ANYMORE, I think I am, hahhaha Being an Ex Bass player I tell her you need to FEEL THE BASS not hear it. Buildings coming on nicely. Andy Edited December 29, 2013 by Andrew P 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted December 29, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 29, 2013 You can never be too old to enjoy Rock Music - I listen to Planet Rock when working at home! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivercider Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Does this mean there will not be a 1980s version of your grandfather stood at the door of the shop, with his apron on? cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 As far as the buffer stops are concerned, I had thought about making my own, but still looking for drawings / photos. They ideally want to be SR or BR (Southern or Weston regions). The alternative would be the SR kits from Lanarkshire Models or Ragstone Models. I didn't want to use the Peco ones again or the PH Designs, which are too modern. Hi Richard I seem to remember that Mainly Trains used to sell ex-GWR buffer stops - both whitemetal & etched brass I think(!!!). Could be worth checking out for you. All the best Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted December 30, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2013 Does this mean there will not be a 1980s version of your grandfather stood at the door of the shop, with his apron on? cheers Not sure that an apron wearing music store owner would like quite right .... However, the shop interior is not fixed, so an alternative could be made, with the appropriate figure stood outside. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted December 30, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2013 Hi Richard I seem to remember that Mainly Trains used to sell ex-GWR buffer stops - both whitemetal & etched brass I think(!!!). Could be worth checking out for you. All the best Dave Dave, They still do, according to their website. Might be worth thinking about ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Hi Richard It is coming along nicely. The buildings are looking fantastic. Hope you had a good xmas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted December 30, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2013 Hi Richard It is coming along nicely. The buildings are looking fantastic. Hope you had a good xmas. Thanks Ray - you'll have to pop round for a closer inspection! Anyway, made a start on the roof for the shop - some interesting angles involved, so should be fun! Given the brick work a base coat, which highlighted a few corners requiring attention, so sorted these as well. Thoughts now turning to the parcel building ..... Also, a little work started on the space between the tracks. I want to add some puddles, but need to get some microscope slip glass (as per Gordon Gravett) .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianwales Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Thanks Bill, Yes, think similar, but not sure the origin of the Hornby one. Perhaps someone more knowledgable will know ... I saw this in the modell shop, the owner mentioned that they had just come in and the price was attractive .... Anyway, is one these R4585 As far as the buffer stops are concerned, I had thought about making my own, but still looking for drawings / photos. They ideally want to be SR or BR (Southern or Weston regions). The alternative would be the SR kits from Lanarkshire Models or Ragstone Models. I didn't want to use the Peco ones again or the PH Designs, which are too modern. Hi Richard have you tried the old Mikes Models range available form Holt Model Railways? Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Hi 'Mr Mud' I've found those parcels/ paper vans I mentioned are surplus to my requirements for DitD, pictured below If they are any interest to you please give me a PM - no worries if not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Like the albums, I know a certain chap who warbles for IM.....he's partial to dropping in to a Worksop model shop on occasion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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